Heinrich Wilhelm Ernst’s Grand Caprice on Schubert’s Der Erlkönig, Op. 26, is considered one of the most difficult works ever written for solo violin. The violin assumes three vocal roles. The demands of providing distinct characterizations for the father, the young son, and the demonic Erl-King intent on stealing the child’s spirit, make this piece [...]
Entries Tagged as ‘Music Reviews’
January 19, 2007
Suzuki Graduation Concert January 18, 2007
Our Graduation Concert was a huge success last night! I’m all warm and excited by how well it went.
This is a shikishi painted by Dr. Suzuki that we had presented to the students on their graduation Certificate. It means, “When Love is Deep , Much Can be Accomplished”.
We had 35 Teachers
135 [...]
September 27, 2005
Joshua Bell and Tchaikovsky
I’m listening to Joshua Bell performing Tchaikovsky Violin Concerto live in Berlin with Michael Tilson Thomas conducting the Berlin Philharmonic. It’s on KUER.
I’ve played in the Utah Symphony as Joshua performed. I’ve listened to him perform Mozart for Gingold’s Birthday Concert in Indiana when Joshua was only 14 years old. [...]
